Korean Job Discussion Forums

[korea.teacher]

Some queries from time to time from teachers who would like to try something different.

U.S. citizens can explore job opportunities on the military bases. There are a variety of contract and government jobs in fields like human resources, education, marketing, social services, recreation, etc.

Overseas rules in some countries prevent expats from applying locally (have to apply from stateside and would have to have been living there for at least a few months, see HR office for requirements), however, being in Korea offers teachers a huge advantage in personal networking.

Teachers gain access to bases by attending worship services, being sponsored as a volunteer or making friends with on-base employees.

Advantages: a job that may allow you to transfer back home or to another country while your benefits (retirement, vacation and sick leave) continue to grow.

Overseas government employees have extra travel allowances, too (housing and relocation costs).

Work schedule is routine, example, 8am - 4:30 pm, with lots of time off to
get in some sightseeing (and paying less for base gas when you take a road trip).

It depends on your goals, but it's another option.

If ESL is your passion, the air force has a headquartered program in Texas which recruits government employees to teach ESL stateside and overseas. Note: the standardized program they use has been adopted by some military bases in Korea, so if you pick up an assignment at one of these local bases, after a year you might consider applying for a U.S. government ESL position. You can then continue your career in ESl but as a government employee with stable employment and benefits.

After three years in a government position, an employee has permanent reinstatement rights, so you can take off and travel, return to teaching, etc., with the option of returning at a later date.

For army jobs, see: http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/hot-topic.civilian.employment.406

For civil service jobs (federal government) in general, see: http://www.opm.gov/

[No_hite_pls]

Thanks!

[Whistleblower]

Shame there is nothing for UK citizens.

[iggyb]

Competition is tough. Military spouses and former military often gobble up the jobs. It can be a tough nut to crack...

[iggyb]

Also, specifications for teaching jobs require certification and certain degrees. It isn't nearly as easy to qualify as it is for ESL positions with the Korean government or hakwons.

[motiontodismiss]

If you're fluent in Korean you could work as a translator for the government or something. I just started at MOJ and my pay averages about 2.5 mil a month which is about what NET's get paid. No overtime unfortunately but they send you home on time and they don't work you very hard. 15 days' paid vacation too Evidently we also get a holiday bonus but I think that's a discretionary thing.

Not sure about the citizenship requirements. You might have to be a Korean citizen.

[Zyzyfer]

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